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{{Infobox person
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| birth_name = Kanukuntla Subhash Chandrabose<ref name="abn">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=ఆయన కళ్లలో కనిపించే వెలుగు చూడటం నాకిష్టం|url=https://www.andhrajyothy.com/telugunews/abnarchievestorys-258767|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-08|website=www.andhrajyothy.com}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Challagariga]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India<ref name="abn" />
| alma_mater = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad|Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University]]
| occupation = Poet, lyricist, composer
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'''Kanukuntla Subhash Chandrabose''' is an Indian [[lyricist]] and [[playback singer]] who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Chandrabose wrote lyrics for about 3300 songs in over 800 films.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vamsi|date=2020-05-28|title=ఎంత సక్కగ రాశారో: చంద్రబోస్‌పై దేవిశ్రీ ప్రసాద్ పాట|url=https://10tv.in/chandrabose-25-years-lyrical-journey-song-devi-sri-prasad-2600/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-08|website=[[10TV]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Sarma|first=G. v Prasada|date=2019-04-23|title=I derive my sense of music from oral traditions, says Chandrabose|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/i-derive-my-sense-of-music-from-oral-traditions-says-chandrabose/article26915722.ece|access-date=2021-02-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He has won a number of awards as best lyricist.

== Biography ==
Chandrabose is from the village of [[Challagariga]] of [[Warangal district]] in [[Telangana]], where he completed high school. He is the youngest of four siblings, and his father worked as a primary school teacher.<ref name="abn" /> He earned a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2008-12-03|title=Stars : Star Interviews : Chandrabose - Interview|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/chandrabose_interview.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203071535/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/chandrabose_interview.php|archive-date=3 December 2008|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Telugu Cinema}}</ref> Early in his career, he tried working as a singer in [[Doordarshan]], without success. He then decided to switch to working as a lyricist.<ref name=":1" />

He entered the film industry with [[Muppalaneni Shiva]]'s film ''Taj Mahal''. Music director [[M. M. Srilekha]] helped him with his first film song, "Manchu Kondalloni Chandramaa" in 1995.<ref name="abn" />

Chandrabose married Suchitra, a choreographer in the Telugu film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lyricist Chandrabose and wife share a cute moment on 'Dhee Jodi' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/lyricist-chandrabose-and-wife-share-a-cute-moment-on-dhee-jodi/articleshow/54829755.cms|access-date=2021-02-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{colbegin}}
* ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Joker (1994 film)|Joker]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Linga Babu Love Story]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Master (1997 film)|Master]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Choodalani Vundi]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara?]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Premante Idera]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Iddaru Mitrulu (1999 film)|Iddaru Mitrulu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Jayam Manade Raa]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Azad (2000 film)|Azad]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Murari (film)|Murari]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Budget Padmanabham]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Mrigaraju]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Sri Manjunatha (film)|Manjunatha]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kushi (2001 film)|Kushi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Daddy (2001 film)|Daddy]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Student No.1]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Hanuman Junction]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Takkari Donga]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Chennakeshava Reddy]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Gangotri (film)|Gangotri]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Dil (2003 film)|Dil]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Johnny (2003 film)|Johnny]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Abhimanyu (2003 film)|Abhimanyu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Anji (film)|Anji]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Athade Oka Sainyam]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Arya (2004 film)|Arya]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Naani]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Samba (2004 film)|Samba]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Gudumba Shankar]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Sye (2004 film)|Sye]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Balu ABCDEFG]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Chakram (2005 film)|Chakram]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Subash Chandra Bose (film)|Subhash Chandra Bose]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Athanokkade]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Andarivaadu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Andhrudu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Chatrapathi (2005 film)|Chatrapathi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Bhageeratha (film)|Bhageeratha]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Happy (2006 film)|Happy]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Ranam (2006 film)|Ranam]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Vikramarkudu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bommarillu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sainikudu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Khatarnak]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Okka Magaadu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Idea Super Singer]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Arya 2]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Adhurs]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Puli (2010 film)|Komaram Puli]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Nagavalli (film)|Nagavalli]]'' (2010)
* ''[[100% Love (2011 film)|100% Love]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Badrinath (film)|Badrinath]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Panjaa]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Shadow (2013 film)|Shadow]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Varna (film)|Varna]]'' (2013, Dubbed version film)
* ''[[Thoofan]]'' (2013, bilingual film)
* ''[[1: Nenokkadine]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Alludu Seenu]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Rey (film)|Rey]]'' (2016)
* ''[[I (film)|I]]'' (2015, Telugu Dubbed version)
* ''[[Mayuri (film)|Mayuri]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Tripura (film)|Tripura]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Dhruva (2016 film)|Dhruva]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Nenu Local]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Jaya Janaki Nayaka]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Rangasthalam]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Nuvvu Thopu Raa]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Mallesham]]'' (2019)
* ''[[90ML (2019 Telugu film)|90ML]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' (2019)
* ''[[30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Sashi (film)|Sashi]]'' (2021)
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== Awards ==
*Chandrabose received the [[Nandi Award for Best Lyricist]] for "nee navvula thelladanaanni" in the movie ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi]]'' and in 2004 for "Cheekatito Veluge Cheppenu Nenunnanani" in ''[[Nenunnanu]]''.
* He won [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist - Telugu]] - [[Manam (film)|Manam]] (2014) - "Kanipinchina Maa Amma" song <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-list-62nd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/47836755.cms|title=Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|work=The Times of India|date=27 June 2015|access-date=27 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627012915/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-list-62nd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/47836755.cms|archive-date=27 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and in 2019 for "Entha Sakkagunnavey" for ''[[Rangasthalam]].''
* Won the [[SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist (Telugu)]] for Yentha Sakkagunnave" from ''[[Rangasthalam]]''. at the '''[[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]'''

== Noted songs ==
* "Ee Sethitone" ''[[Rangasthalam]]''
* "Nuvvu Chudu Chudakapo" ("Okato Number Kurradu")
* "Mounamgaaney Edagamani" from ''[[Naa Autograph]]''
* "పెదవే పలికిన మాటలో తీయని మాటే అమ్మ" (Naani)
* "Manchu Kondallona Candramaa" (his first song, from ''Taj Mahal''){{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}
* "Chai chatukkuna Tagara Bhai" (''Mrugaraju'')
* "Chiraloni Goppatanam Telusuko" (''Palla Kilo Pellikuthuru'')
* "Cheekatito Veluge Cheppenu Nenunnanani" in ''[[Nenunnanu]]''
* "Panchadhara Bomma Bomma" in ''[[Magadheera]]''
* "Namasthe Namasthe Neeku Namasthe" in ''[[Samba (2004 film)]]''
* "Telugu bhaasha theeyadanam" in ''(naaku nuvvu neeku nenu)''
* "Ekkado putti ekkado perigi" in ''[[Student No.1]]''
* "Jai jai ganesha jai kodatha ganesha" in ''(jai chiranjeeva)''
* "Inthe inthinthe inthe inthinthe" in ''(balu)''
* "Deshamnte matham kaadoy" in ''(jhummandi naadam)''
* "Aakaasham ammayaithe" in ''(gabbar singh)''
* "Sai ante thalli" in ''( shiridi sai)''
* "నీ నవుల తెల్లదనాన్ని నాగ మల్లి అప్పడిగింది" in ''[[Aadi (2002 film)|Aadi (film)]]''
* "lali lali jo lali" "(In damarukam nagarjuna's film)"
* "sayonara sayonara" "(in 1nenokkadine)"

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0151513|name=Chandrabose}}

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